Cisco 20-Port GE SFP Ethernet Services Plus 20G Line Card

Upgrade your network with the Cisco 7600 Series 20-Port GE SFP Ethernet Services Plus 20G Line Card, a purpose-built module that delivers scalable, high-density Ethernet services for both service providers and enterprises. This line card is engineered to offer an extensible design that prioritizes service awareness across voice, video, data, and wireless mobility, helping you meet demanding SLA requirements while preserving network flexibility. With a 20-port Gigabit Ethernet SFP footprint and a robust 20G service capacity, it enables you to consolidate diverse workloads on a single, resilient platform. The result is improved density, superior economics, and a reliable foundation for growing bandwidth needs in data centers, edge networks, and core backbones.

• High-density 20-port Gigabit Ethernet SFP line card designed for Cisco 7600 Series chassis, enabling dense aggregation in core, distribution, and edge deployments. It maximizes rack space efficiency and aligns with Cisco’s established IOS XE software ecosystem for predictable management and streamlined upgrades.
• Extensible, service-aware architecture provides robust Quality of Service (QoS) and traffic engineering for diverse traffic classes, including real-time voice over IP, high-definition video, large-scale data transfers, and wireless mobility backhaul. The design supports policy-based routing, hierarchical QoS, and flexible queue management to meet precise service-level objectives across mixed environments.
• Carrier-grade features such as strict traffic management, prioritization, policing, shaping, and service-aware queuing help guarantee consistent performance for latency-sensitive applications and bandwidth-intensive workloads. This enables reliable carrier Ethernet services, improved SLA adherence, and better application experience for end users.
• Improved economics and scalability through consolidated port density, simplified chassis management, and compatibility with Cisco’s security, routing, and networking ecosystem. The card is engineered to reduce total cost of ownership by lowering space, power, and cooling demands while enabling straightforward capacity ramps as traffic growth occurs.
• Designed for seamless integration with existing Cisco infrastructure and software licensing, delivering dependable operation within enterprise data centers, service provider edges, and campus networks. It supports ongoing modernization initiatives and future-proofing through compatibility with Cisco’s feature sets, telemetry, and continuous software enhancements.

Technical Details of Cisco 20-Port GE SFP Ethernet Services Plus 20G Line Card

• Specifications vary by SKU/UPC and are listed on the official ec.synnex.com product page. For exact data such as port type, data rate, power consumption, thermal limits, form factor, hot-swappability, certification, and compatibility details, refer to the SKU-specific documentation provided on the ec.synnex listing and Cisco compatibility guides.

How to install Cisco 20-Port GE SFP Ethernet Services Plus 20G Line Card

Before installation, plan for maintenance windows and ensure you have the correct chassis model, supervisor engine, and IOS XE software version that supports the line card. Power down the Cisco 7600 Series router as required by your procedures, then remove the existing line card from its slot using standard safe-handling practices. Handle the new line card with proper ESD protection and align it carefully with the slot to avoid damage to backplane connectors. Insert the Cisco 20-Port GE SFP Ethernet Services Plus 20G Line Card fully into the slot, secure any retention mechanism if applicable, and reseat adjacent modules if necessary. Restore power and verify module initialization through the console. Use show inventory and show module (or equivalent commands) to confirm that the line card is recognized by the system. Verify port status with show interfaces brief or show interface status, ensuring all 20 SFP ports are online and that link status reflects active connections. Load or adjust the appropriate QoS, security, and service policies via Cisco IOS XE to align with your service-level objectives, and perform end-to-end tests for latency, jitter, and throughput across voice, video, and data paths. Document the installation steps, monitor performance post-deployment, and establish a baseline for ongoing maintenance to ensure long-term reliability and visibility into network health.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: Is this line card compatible with all Cisco 7600 Series routers? A: The 20-Port GE SFP Ethernet Services Plus 20G Line Card is designed for Cisco 7600 Series platforms; verify compatibility with your specific chassis, supervisor engine, and IOS XE release using Cisco’s official product matrices and the ec.synnex SKU documentation.
• Q: Can I hot-swap this line card? A: Yes, in supported Cisco 7600 chassis. Follow Cisco’s hot-swapping guidelines and your organization's maintenance procedures when removing or replacing the card.
• Q: Does it support prioritizing voice and video traffic? A: Yes, the line card includes service-aware QoS features and policy-based management to prioritize latency-sensitive traffic such as voice and video alongside data and mobility services.
• Q: What software is required to utilize this line card? A: It is designed to operate with Cisco IOS XE software; confirm feature availability and licensing in your release notes and ensure compatibility with your current Cisco ecosystem.